2004 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · AX54 HTA
2004 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 07 Dec 2004. Recorded mileage 128,034 miles. MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,034 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AX54 HTA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/10/2025
- 128,034 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AX54 HTA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Land Rover Defender (AX54 HTA) between February 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))”.
AX54 HTA Mileage History
- 16/02/2022116,478 mi
- 14/02/2023119,813 mi+3,335 mi
- 31/01/2024122,430 mi+2,617 mi
- 13/10/2025128,027 mi+5,597 mi
- 15/10/2025128,034 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 3,157 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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